The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-31

memory serves u.s. it is quite inaccurate. and
appears to have been written with view to let
the guilty man off lightly as possible. 1t is
there stated that the Judge and clerk joined in
the petition for his paroen. The Judge at that
time is dead, but it may be that he signed
such petition before death. The clerk OF the
court at the time OF the trial signed no petition
for the pardon Furthermore. the DIS
patch referred to sets out an account
of the circumstances of the tragedy In a way to
convey false impression. 1t was harness own
misconduct after leaving the country, where he
had learned to love Miss Dwight. and the re-
ports of his life in town that led her to break
off the match 1t evidence enough or bis
character at the time, and her own good judg-
ment, that the day he drove from
White Pigeon to Stone Lake. whore sEo was
teaching. to persuade her to marry him, or else
we OF reveal his intentions. but he car
ried loaded revolver-he took with him as
companion OF the drive young woman OF that
place whose reputation not unspotted.
That was an insult which the people of the
neighbour God who knew and esteemed Addie
Dwight. cannot forget. The people who best
know these facts, and acquainted with the
parties to the tragedy, think that the cemency
of the Governor was misplaced.
GEN. HARRISON FOR PRESIDENT.
Lafayette Courier.
For the Republican omination for President
in 1883 there are but few names seriously con-
sidered, although the convention is but little
more than six tbs off. Up to this time Hon.
John Sherman is the only avowed candidate
and besides Mr. Blaine, whose desires inten-
tons are not publicly known, Senator Allison,
Gen. Benjamin Harrison. of this State, are the
only possible candidates for the honor who are
being earnestly discussed. Indiana will be
important factor in the ensuing national cam
paign, and as the result of the election depends
largely upon the outcome in this State, we be-
levs that the best thing to be done to make
life l he is now held in m nSas b PaGss
regard by the people of the whole country than
he ever was before. The mistaken idea that
once prevailed that he was aristocratic and ex-
elusive has been exploded. and the people have
realized that these false notions grew out of the
fact that he is a gentleman-a self-respecting
citizen who discriminates between what is re-
Quired to make statesman and what constitutes
q cemagogue. None of the gentlemen who
named in connection with the presidential nom.
ination possess more strong points than General
Harrison, and he has the additional advantage
OF being entirely free from the complications
which surround the others He was a gallant
soldier. serving his country with distinction,
and rising to high rank on his own merits. His
senatorial career no less honorable than the
record he made on the field. and he stands be-
fore the country as an able. dignifed and
courageous man who has served his party we'll
and is deserving of its highest honors. His life,
both public and private, has been marked by
conscientious regard for the duties that de.
volved upon him as citizen and AS servant of
the public and word of disparagement can
be truthfully offered against his personal honor
integrity While his loyalty to party princi-
pies has never been for moment questioned,
and while he has always given his best efforts to
the advancement of his party's interests, his
course has not offended any of the many ele-
meuts of epublicanism, and his nomination
would be hailed with delight alike by independ-
ents and stalwarts, by old Republicans who
glory in the name he bears and the traditions of
the party, and by young Republicans who see in
him all the elements of popular and success
full leader The Republicans of Indiana
ought to go before the next national convention
and work earnestly for his nomination. In the
convention of 1884 his name was considered but
the campaign In his behalf unorganized.
and, for certain reasons which do not now exist.
was half-hearted, also. In thelestimation of In
dianians General Harrison has grown wonder
fully in the three years just passed, and in the
campaign of 1886 his influence and work were of
such character establish beyond question
his remarkable qualities as party leader Tho
Republicans of the United States will make
mistaken selecting General Harrison as their
standard-bearer in the next campaign, and the
the part of his Indiana friends, he
can be nominated, and that he
carry Indiana and every Northern
State. He Is the creature of no faction COM
bination; his soldier record is part of glorious
history: his official services have been valuable
to the country; his public life has been honor
able beyond criticism, and his private life is
marked by conscientious regard for the prin-
cpes which prevail among Christian gentlemen
Taken altogether. We sincerely believe that
General Harrison has more strong points and
fewer weaknesses presidep tial candidate than
any of the other prominent gentlemen who have
been named in that connection, and he deserves
in the fullest measure the earnest support Of
his fellow Republicans, especially those Of his
own State. and among Indanians there should
be hesitancy half heartedness in urging
his availability and asking his nomination at the
hands of the delegates to the national conven-
ton next June